Gua Sha has many contraindications. For example: cardiovascular diseases, liver and kidney dysfunction, liver and kidney failure, leukemia, and patients taking anticoagulants. Expert ExplanationNie Bin Chief TCM Physician Professor Doctor of Medicine Master’s Supervisor in Acupuncture and Tuina Gua Sha Techniques 01 Head Gua Sha Techniques When scraping the head, do not apply excessive force, … Read more
[Traditional Chinese Medicine Techniques] Part 3: Gua Sha Techniques Chapter 1 Gua Sha Gua Sha is a TCM external treatment technique guided by the theory of meridians and acupoints, using various materials and shapes of Gua Sha instruments and mediums to scrape the skin surface to prevent and treat diseases. Gua Sha techniques have the … Read more
Recently, there has been a noticeable increase in patients suffering from various types of respiratory diseases caused by viruses, mycoplasmas, and bacteria. Most respiratory diseases present with symptoms such as fever and cough. Many parents consult during visits, asking, “After taking medication and receiving IV fluids, why does my child still have a persistent cough … Read more
The Gua Sha technique is guided by the theory of meridians and acupoints in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It involves the use of a blunt-edged tool, such as a horn, jade, flat stone, or copper scraper, dipped in Gua Sha oil, water, or other lubricants, to scrape specific areas of the body repeatedly until petechiae … Read more
Learn Cupping Therapy with Gao Fangying Recently, I was fortunate to be introduced by a friend to some eager students to teach a cupping course. The saying “teaching benefits both the teacher and the student” is indeed true. While teaching, I also reviewed the relevant knowledge of cupping, and the basic skills practiced daily in … Read more
【An e-book gift at the end of the article】 Cupping and manual therapy for wind-cold back pain. Wind-cold back pain is a common clinical condition characterized by soreness and heaviness in the shoulder and back, and even stiffness and limited movement. The author has achieved satisfactory results using cupping combined with manual therapy in clinical … Read more
Tui Na, a form of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), is based on the theories of the internal organs (zangfu) and meridian system (jingluo) of TCM, combined with Western anatomical and pathological diagnostics. It employs manual techniques on specific areas of the body to regulate physiological and pathological conditions, achieving therapeutic goals. Essentially, it is a … Read more
Follow me for daily free access to health articles! The TCM technique of Tui Na massage involves the combination of various massage methods applied to different parts of the body to adjust bodily functions, promote the flow of Qi and blood, relax muscles and tendons, and alleviate or improve diseases. There are many massage techniques, … Read more
Tui Na (推拿) is a method that applies specific techniques or physical activities on the body’s meridians (经络) and acupoints (腧穴) to promote health and treat diseases. It serves to unblock meridians, lubricate joints, facilitate the flow of Qi (气) and blood (血), adjust organ functions, and enhance the body’s resistance to diseases. Tui Na … Read more
1. Bu Pi Jing (Tonifying the Spleen Meridian), commonly used for digestive system diseases, also nourishes the spleen and lung after respiratory infections, promoting the generation of metal from earth. 2. Shun Yun Ba Gua (Following the Eight Trigrams), applicable for both spleen-stomach and respiratory system diseases.3. Qia Wu Zhi Jie (Pinching the Five Finger … Read more